This bill would expand access to physical therapy services and increase the number of physical therapists available to work in underserved areas. It makes physical therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which helps pay down student loan debt for health professionals who work in areas with shortages. The legislation also expands Medicare coverage so that rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers can provide physical therapy services as part of their offerings, beginning January 1, 2027. To support these changes, the bill allocates an additional $15 million over a specified period for loan repayments specifically for physical therapists in the program. Overall, the bill aims to address shortages of physical therapy providers in rural and underserved communities while making these services more accessible to Medicare beneficiaries.
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